Merton Council calls for rubbish reduction promise
In a call for people to reduce the amount of rubbish they generate this Christmas, Merton Council is hosting a series of Christmas recycling roadshows. At the roadshows, the council […]
Category Archives: Business
Curry chefs go head-to-head in Merton cook-off
The top five curry chefs in Merton will go head-to-head in a curry cook-off on Wednesday (24 October) at Merton College as they compete to win a cash prize for […]
Mitcham Means Business
An exciting project aimed at driving forward the regeneration of Mitcham town centre has been launched in Merton. Mitcham Means Business will create a regeneration office in Mitcham town centre […]
Merton Partnership and Community Cohesion
Merton Council has adopted a strong partnership approach in the planning, consultation, delivery and promotion of services in the borough. Working with all the key partners from the community, voluntary, […]
Licensing Laws – one year on
Friday 24th November marked the first anniversary of the Licensing Act. The new laws have allowed the authorities and local residents to force trouble pubs, clubs and off-licences to shape […]
Who will curry most favour?
The crème de la crème of Merton’s curry industry will test their cooking skills against each other next Wednesday in the final of the Curry Chef Competition. The four restaurants […]
Health and safety neglect of local supermarket
The supermarket chain, Lidl UK, was found guilty of two charges under the Health & Safety at Work legislation. The four-day trial was heard at Kingston Crown Court between 2 […]
New legislation for dry cleaners
Merton Council has identified 34 dry cleaning businesses using specific chemical solvents, which, according to new legislation, makes it compulsory for them to have special permits to operate. These businesses […]
Court upholds Merton’s licensing decisions
Wimbledon Magistrates Court recently heard two appeal cases against licensing decisions made by Merton’s Licensing Sub-Committee. Merton Council has a special cumulative impact policy for premises in Wimbledon Village. Councillors […]
Mitcham regeneration still on track
Merton Council has pledged its commitment to a high quality redevelopment of Mitcham Town Centre. Councillor Diane Neil Mills, cabinet member for Housing and Regeneration said: “Merton is committed to […]